
Politics and Culture in Early America
Lectures in History
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Margaret and Francis's Journeys
The first federally funded road in america, connecting east and midwestern cities. The whole of this mountain region, through 90 miles, of which the road passes, is a garden. Because of the national road, she was allowed to enjoy the beauties of nature rather than being frustrated. And here we see how much had changed for these two women commenting on the same stretch of country, just 20 years apart.
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